We Are A Chest Pain Center

Accredited Chest Pain Center

If you have chest pain, choose the Emergency Department at Baylor Carrollton, an accredited Chest Pain Center. We have proven that we meet and exceed the quality of care measures to treat patients showing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.

Survive. Don't Drive!

Heart attacks and strokes are medical emergencies. If you or a loved one experiences any symptom of stroke or heart attack, dial 9-1-1 immediately. Do not attempt to drive to the hospital. Driving risks delays in diagnosis and life-saving treatments to restore blood flow to the heart or brain.

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Emergency Services at Baylor Carrollton

We're Here When You Need Us

By definition, emergencies take you by surprise. But when they do, we're at the ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week. From minor injuries to life-threatening conditions, you can trust Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton to provide the treatment you need. Caring for more than 34,000 patients a year, the highly trained staff in the ED diagnoses and treats patients of all ages.

Is It an Emergency?

It’s not always easy deciding whether to go to an emergency department (ED) or to wait and see your family doctor. A life-threatening situation always warrants a trip to the emergency department, as does anything with a sudden onset that causes extreme illness or change in mental status. But it can still be confusing to know when to go.

The American College of Emergency Physicians offers these helpful guidelines for when to seek emergency care. Go to the emergency department if you have:

Chest pain or upper abdominal pain that lasts at least 2 minutes

Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath

Chest pain or pressure

Any sudden or severe pain, particularly unusual abdominal pain

Uncontrolled bleeding

Coughing or vomiting blood

Severe vomiting or diarrhea

Fainting, loss of consciousness, sudden dizziness or weakness, particularly on one side of the body

Changes in vision

Difficulty speaking

Confusion or changes in mental status

A high fever that's not getting better or is escalating

A traumatic injury such as a broken bone or penetrating wound

Suicidal feelings

Ingested poison

Depending on the symptoms, you may also want to seek emergency care for severe asthma attacks and allergic reactions to food, medication or an insect bite or sting.

In the case of children, it’s always better to err on the side of caution because they may not be able to describe the severity of their illness. You know your child best, so if you think they are ill and need to be seen, follow your instincts.

If you’re unsure, call your doctor’s office and ask. If it’s after hours or on a weekend, the basic rule of thumb is when in doubt, go to the emergency department.

If you have a life-threatening condition, call 911. To reach the Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton Emergency Department, call 972.394.2280.

Emergency Services

Take comfort in knowing that our Emergency Department (ED) is a 24-hour emergency care center which provides care by board-certified physicians who have special training in emergency medicine. The emergency physicians on our medical staff and staff are supported by many clinical specialties.

Our ED is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It includes rooms dedicated to:

Cardiac Treatment

Orthopedic Injuries

Pediatric Care

Women's Care

ENT Treatment

Trauma/Major Medical

Our triage area provides a convenient area to quickly evaluate a medical emergency so patients receive a timely response to their medical needs. Should you ever need us, we're here - the Emergency Department is located on the west side of the hospital off Medical Parkway.